The Tricks and Treats of Halloween! (History of Fun Stuff)

Unmask the haunted history of Halloween in this fact-tastic, nonfiction Level 3 Ready-to-Read, part of a new series all about the history of fun stuff!Did you know that hundreds of years ago, people would carve Jack-O-Lanterns out of turnips and potatoes? Or that today, Americans spend nearly two billion dollars each year on Halloween candy? Learn all about the not-so-scary history of Halloween in this fun, fact-filled book. A special section at the back of the book includes relevant info on subjects like social studies and science, and theres even a fun quiz so you can test yourself to see what youve learned!

The Great American Story of Charlie Brown, Snoopy, and the Peanuts Gang!

Now beginning readers can learn all about Charles M. Schulzs iconic comic strips, beloved characters, and the cartoons and movies in this nonfiction Level 3 Ready-to-Read about the history of the Peanuts Gang!Did you know that many of the characters in A Charlie Brown Christmas were voiced by regular kids from the producers neighborhood? Or that Charles M. Schulz had his first sketch published at age fourteen in the local newspapers Ripleys Believe It Or Not feature? What about that NASA has an award called the Silver Snoopy for outstanding achievements related to flight safety and mission success? Become a History of Fun Stuff Expert on Charlie Brown, Snoopy, and the rest of the Peanuts gang, and amaze your friends with all youve learned in this fun, fact-filled Level 3 Ready-to-Read! A special section at the back of the book includes Common Corevetted extras on subjects like science, social studies, and math, and theres even a fun quiz so readers can test themselves to see what theyve learned! Learning about history has never been so much fun! 蝛?2017 Peanuts Worldwide LLC

The Explosive Story of Fireworks! (History of Fun Stuff)

Light up the sky with this fact-tastic nonfiction Level 3 Ready-to-Read, part of a series about the history of fun stuff!In this book readers will learn all about how fireworks were invented in China over 2,000 years ago, how Queen Elizabeth I created a special honor for the person who created the best fireworks, and much more! A special section at the back of the book includes Common Corevetted extras on subjects like social studies and math, and theres even a fun quiz so readers can test themselves to see what theyve learned! Learning history has never been so much fun!

The Deep Dish on Pizza! (History of Fun Stuff)

Chow down on a slice of history in this fact-tastic nonfiction Level 3 Ready-to-Read all about pizza, part of a series about the history of fun stuff!Did you know that two thousand years ago, the soldiers of Darius the Great used their shields to cook a pizza-like flatbread? Or that Americans eat approximately 350 slices of pizza per second? That adds up to more than seventy-five football fields of pizza each day! Learn all about the mouthwatering history of pizza in this fun, fact-filled book. A special section at the back of the book includes relevant info on subjects like geography and science, and theres even a fun quiz so you can test yourself to see what youve learned!

The High Score and Lowdown on Video Games! (History of Fun Stuff)

Aim for the high score and become an expert on the history of video games with this fact-tastic nonfiction Level 3 Ready-to-Read, part of a series about the history of fun stuff!This Level 3 reader is part of an exciting nonfiction series about the history of fun stuff! In this book readers will learn all about how video games came to be, from Pong to Pac-Man and everything in between! A special section at the back of the book includes Common Corevetted extras on subjects like social studies and math, and theres even a fun quiz so readers can test themselves to see what theyve learned! Learning history has never been so much fun!

Shipwreck On The Pirate Islands

Geronimo's sister Thea convinces him to help her find a haunted pirate treasure buried on a desert island, even thought he hates travel and ghosts.

Nancy Clancy, Secret Admirer

Learning about the human heart in science class, Nancy and her best friend, Bree, resolve to work out the mysteries of love and romance only to become entangled in a complicated relationship.

Henry and Mudge in the Sparkle Days

Henry and his 180-pound dog Mudge are best friends forever. And in this fifth book of their adventures, they share the joys of winter.

Mayor Hubble Is in Trouble!

Election day is just around the corner, and guess who's running for student council? A.J. and Andrea! Mayor Hubble is going to teach the students all of the ins and outs of politics, and every vote counts. Who's going to win? Who's going to lose? And who's going to kiss a baby? Ugh, disgusting!

Mummies In The Morning (MTH #3)

Jack and Annie find themselves in ancient Egypt, where they come face to face with a dead queen--and her 1,000-year-old mummy.

Judy Moody, Girl Detective

Its an honest-to-jeepers mystery! Agent Judy Drewdy sets out to solve the case of the missing puppy when a canine-cop-in-training vanishes into thin air.Judy Moody is in a mood. A sleuthing, Nancy Drew kind of mood. So whats a WBMS (worlds best mystery solver) to do? Go find a mystery, thats what! And she doesnt have to snoop for long: when Mr. Chips, a beloved crime-dog-in-training, goes missing, Judy Drewdy and her chums, agents Dills Pickle (Frank), Spuds Houdini (Rocky), and James Madagascar (Stink) find themselves smack-dab in the middle of a reallife, scare-your-pants-off whodunit. Was Mr. Chips stolen by dirty dognappers? And why are chocolate-chip cookies disappearing all over town? Watch out for red herringsalong with clever references to classic Nancy Drew mysteriesas Eagle Eye Moody and company are hot on the case!

Piper Green and the Fairy Tree: The Sea Pony

Move over Junie B. Jones! Get to know Piper Green as she discovers the ordinary magic right outside her front door. Piper Green is in for another adventure when she finds an unusual whistle hidden inside the Fairy Tree in her front yard. But Piper doesnt want a whistle... she wants a pony! On a trip with her dad to check the familys lobster traps, the whistle attracts the attention of an unexpected friend. Could the fairy whistle be working its magic after all? "Following in the fine tradition of spunky girls Ramona, Amber Brown, Judy Moody, Clementine Piper Green is set to make some friends in the early chapter book world." School Library Journal 100 Scope Notes Skillfully blending humor, pathos, and warmth with an atmospheric setting, Potter has created an honest, empathic slice-of-life story, laced with a touch of magic. Publishers Weekly, starred reviewFrom the Hardcover edition.

Season of the Sandstorms (Original MTH #34, Merlin Mission #6)

Miss Suki Is Kooky!

Teachers and students will enjoy this early chapter book series about A.J., a boy who hates school, and his weird experiences at school with his unpredictable teachers.

An Octopus Is Amazing

"[Here is] a charming introduction to the truly amazing octopus [from its intelligence to its ability to change colors to the camouflaging black ink it squirts to escape predators]. Lauber's chatty, fact-filled text makes the book a good read-aloud, and Keller's amusing and colorful drawings enhance ita perfect match of text and illustration." SLJ. Children's Books of 1990 (Library of Congress)

Nancy Clancy Sees the Future

Nancy Clancy is back in New York Times bestselling team Jane O'Connor and Robin Preiss Glasser's third Fancy Nancy chapter book, Nancy Clancy Sees the Future! Nancy thinks she may be able to read the future... and all signs point to her being a true clairvoyant--that's fancy for fortune-teller. The central theme of all the Nancy Clancy books shines through, showing the power of positive thinking.

The Earth

A look into our Earth